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Former UI Hospitals & Clinics director John Colloton dies at 94
John William Colloton, who led the University of Iowa’s hospital through an era of unprecedented growth and transformation, died Friday, Nov. 14, in Iowa City. He was 94. Mr. Colloton served as director of UI Hospitals & Clinics from 1971…
Coe College’s aviation program earns Part 141 ground certification
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Coe College’s application to operate the ground portion of…
Big Grove Brewing to host Neighborhood Block Party weekend, boost community grants
Big Grove Brewing will host its annual Neighborhood Block Party weekend Aug. 15-17 at all…
Clock House Brewing to assume operations of Iowa Brewing Company
Clock House Brewing will take over operations of Iowa Brewing Company’s Third Street taproom, continuing…
Brucemore to mark 100 years of Grant Wood Sleeping Porch
Historic Cedar Rapids landmark Brucemore will celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of its most…
Theatre Cedar Rapids to celebrate 100th birthday, kick off renovation
Theatre Cedar Rapids will mark its 100th anniversary Aug. 12 with a public celebration and…
Steindler Surgery Center performs its first anterior hip replacements
North Liberty-based Steindler Surgery Center announced the successful completion of its first three hip replacement…
QTS formally announces Cedar Rapids data center in lieu of groundbreaking ceremony
In lieu of a formal groundbreaking ceremony following the deadly July 28 shooting at Blackstone…
NERD STEM Box wins Iowa JPEC Startup Incubator Demo Day
Iowa City innovator and entrepreneur Dasia Taylor and her venture, NERD STEM Box, took first…
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s Klein recipient of national Rising Star award
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s vice president of education, Nate Klein, has been named a…
SBA approves over $14 million in Iowa loans in July 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 29 loans totaling just over $14 million to…
Smurfit Westrock plant in Cedar Rapids closing
The Smurfit Westrock packaging facility in northeast Cedar Rapids will be closing its doors in…
Iowa Bankers Association launches new public image advertising campaign
The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) has launched a new public image advertising campaign, “IOWA BANKS.…
ICAAR completes successful school supply drive
The Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS has wrapped up its summer school supplies drive,…
Novy begins development of first portfolio company
Novy, a Cedar Rapids-based health care venture studio, has entered the creation stage of its…
UI Health Care hosts career fair to address Iowa’s physician shortage
Nearly 100 University of Iowa Health Care residents, fellows and their spouses attended a July…
